Hollywood Headlines: A week in review

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Sources have confirmed the "Star Trek Into Darkness" filmmaker will helm the next "Star Wars" movie, the highly anticipated installment VII in the landmark franchise, scheduled to reach theaters in 2015. (The news was first reported on the Wrap.) "Star Wars Episode VII" will be written by Michael Arndt, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Toy Story 3." Full story: J.J. Abrams set to direct 'Star Wars: Episode VII'

Sources have confirmed the "Star Trek Into Darkness" filmmaker will helm the next "Star Wars" movie, the highly anticipated installment VII in the landmark franchise, scheduled to reach theaters in 2015. (The news was first reported on the Wrap.) "Star Wars Episode VII" will be written by Michael Arndt, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Toy Story 3." Full story: J.J. Abrams set to direct 'Star Wars: Episode VII' (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Lady Gaga is keeping busy, and not just with touring and working on her highly anticipated album, "Artpop." The singer is crafting a jazz album with crooner Tony Bennett. Gaga confirmed the long-rumored project on Twitter when she posted a picture of her and Bennett, who attended President Obama's Staff Ball on Tuesday with her and joined her later onstage. "And here's me and my handsome date, I simply cannot wait for our album together, he's my darling!" she wrote. Full story: Lady Gaga confirms album with Tony Bennett | PHOTOS: Lady Gaga through the years

Lady Gaga is keeping busy, and not just with touring and working on her highly anticipated album, "Artpop." The singer is crafting a jazz album with crooner Tony Bennett. Gaga confirmed the long-rumored project on Twitter when she posted a picture of her and Bennett, who attended President Obama's Staff Ball on Tuesday with her and joined her later onstage. "And here's me and my handsome date, I simply cannot wait for our album together, he's my darling!" she wrote. Full story: Lady Gaga confirms album with Tony Bennett | PHOTOS: Lady Gaga through the years (Associated Press)